UP-TET syllabus and exam pattern 2026: two papers of 150 marks each in 150 minutes with no negative marking, section-wise marks, the 60 percent qualifying bar and lifetime validity.
The UP-TET syllabus and exam pattern 2026 cover two independent papers set by UPBEB (current cycle via UPESSC): Paper I for teaching classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes, with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking. A candidate may take either paper or both. UPESSC held UP-TET 2026 on 2 to 4 July 2026 and the result is awaited, so anyone preparing now is targeting the next cycle on the same pattern.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Papers | Paper I (classes 1 to 5), Paper II (classes 6 to 8) |
| Questions and marks | 150 MCQ, 150 marks per paper |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Marking | plus 1 correct, no negative, 0 for blank |
| Qualifying | 60 percent general, 55 percent reserved |
| Validity | lifetime |
UP-TET Paper I is for primary teachers (classes 1 to 5) and has five sections of 30 marks each. It tests child development and teaching ability alongside the subjects taught at the primary level.
| Section | Marks | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | development, learning, inclusive education, assessment |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 | comprehension, Hindi grammar and vocabulary, language pedagogy |
| Language II (English) | 30 | comprehension, grammar in context, language pedagogy |
| Mathematics | 30 | numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, data, maths pedagogy |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | family, water, plants and animals, Our Country India, Our State Uttar Pradesh, EVS pedagogy |
UP-TET Paper II is for upper-primary teachers (classes 6 to 8). Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi) and Language II (English) carry 30 marks each, and then you choose one subject stream worth 60 marks.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi) | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science, OR Social Studies | 60 |
Maths-and-Science candidates answer Mathematics for 30 and Science for 30; Social Studies candidates answer one 60-mark paper covering history, geography, civics and economics with a strong Uttar Pradesh focus.
No. UP-TET has no negative marking. Every correct answer earns 1 mark, a wrong answer costs nothing, and a blank scores 0. Because there is no penalty, you should attempt all 150 questions in each paper and never leave a question blank, since a reasoned guess can only help.
You qualify by scoring 60 percent, which is 90 out of 150 marks, in the general and EWS categories, and 55 percent, which is about 82 marks, for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates. The UP-TET certificate is valid for a lifetime, so a single successful attempt gives you a permanent teaching-eligibility credential to apply in UP recruitment drives.
UP-TET mirrors the CTET structure but with two key differences. First, Language I is Hindi and Language II is English (the reverse of CTET for most candidates). Second, it is grounded in the NCERT syllabus plus a strong Uttar Pradesh layer: UP geography, history, administration and general knowledge, deeper Hindi grammar (sandhi, samas, alankar, tatsam-tadbhav, muhavare), and a UP-focused Social Studies. Paper II is generally rated a little harder on subject knowledge.
Cover every section, because all are compulsory and each carries equal weight. Build Child Development and Pedagogy from mainstream educational psychology and the NCF, strengthen Hindi grammar and English usage, revise primary and upper-primary Mathematics and Science from NCERT, and study the Uttar Pradesh layer for EVS and Social Studies. Then take full-length mocks on the exact 150-question pattern. See our full UP-TET 2026 strategy guide and practise on the UP-TET mock test series, and browse all exams we cover.
The UP-TET syllabus and exam pattern are stable and candidate-friendly: two papers of 150 marks each, no negative marking, a 60 percent qualifying bar and lifetime validity. Knowing the section split and the Uttar Pradesh grounding lets you plan your preparation precisely and clear the exam on the first attempt.
UP-TET has two papers: Paper I for classes 1 to 5 and Paper II for classes 6 to 8. Each has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes, with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking. A candidate may take either paper or both.
UP-TET Paper I has five sections of 30 marks each: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies, all at the primary level and grounded in NCERT plus an Uttar Pradesh layer.
No. UP-TET has no negative marking. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, a wrong answer costs nothing and a blank scores 0. You should attempt all 150 questions in each paper because a reasoned guess can only help.
You qualify with 60 percent, which is 90 out of 150 marks, in the general and EWS categories, and 55 percent, about 82 marks, for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates. The UP-TET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
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In UP-TET Paper II, Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi) and Language II (English) carry 30 marks each, and you choose one 60-mark stream: either Mathematics and Science, or Social Studies with a strong Uttar Pradesh focus.
